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"HOPE'S WAR"

These production stills were shot

on location in Austin, Texas during the

filming of Hope's War directed by Ya'ke Smith.

The film follows former prisoner of war Sam Hope after he returns from the war in Iraq and struggles to readjust to life at home. This acclaimed short film has screened at numerous film festivals including Cannes and was broadcast on Showtime and Cinemax.

On location at the Texas State Hospital, Sam Hope, played by Mark Banks, stands in an Iraqi prison with his captors.
  
Director Ya'ke Smith frames a shot as cinematographer Lucas Millard looks on.
  
Smith discusses a scene with his crew.
     
  
In a flashback sequence, Hope envisions an Iraqi school girl that was shot by U.S. soldiers.
  
The downward spiral begins...
  
...as paranoia sets in...
     
  
...and dangerous choices are made.
  
The crew filming the dramatic finale at a convenience store in East Austin.